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Ace in the Hole at the Easy Eight Casino
Ace in the hole at the Easy Eight Casino That is interesting. In fact… it is downright curious. Stan slowly walks around the oddity. It’s peculiar and weird. Yet, considering the events of the last few days, not unexpected. He is in the bar of the small restaurant, at the Easy Eight Casino. In the…
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Three wishes and save the best for last
Three wishes and save the best for last It didn’t take long for him to decide. In fact, after he got over the nerves, the decision was easy. Even though nothing has happened as he expected, he was still willing to try. Therefore, it only made sense to do things this way. Dentz opens his…
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A Christmas holiday and the challenge of the elf
A Christmas holiday and the challenge of the elf Around the Christmas tree is the place to be. Especially on this special day. It is almost time for Santa to begin his journey to chimneys around the world. Indeed, he will be filling Christmas stockings, and dodging rooftop satellite dishes, all the night through. With…
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A pumpernickel recipe and one new neighbor
A pumpernickel recipe and one new neighbor Anna Jones is looking out her window. It’s actually been a new habit of late. In fact, she has been looking out her living room window more these days than in all the years she’s lived in this neighborhood. The crazy thing is, it’s not a bad thing.…
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The revealing way of the truth – Pen and promise
The revealing way of the truth – Pen and promise Harrison freezes. The knock at the door seems to echo through his small apartment. His heartbeat quickens, and a thin film of sweat breaks out on his brow. Another loud knock causes him to jump involuntarily. Whoever it is they are persistent. Harrison remembers the…
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The gentle good will of the auctioneer
The gentle good will of the auctioneer It was fifty years ago. The mid seventies. Some of the things we take for granted in today’s world, were only dreams in those days. There were cartoons on the television. At certain times. They were only on, certain channels. One of three, to be exact. The cartoons…
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The holiday travel professional pulls out all the stops
The holiday travel professional pulls out all the stops The way ahead was nearly invisible in the foggy night. Chris holds the reins steady. The sleigh is full to the max. Furthermore, it’s the very middle of the night. It’s going to take every shortcut he knows, to make it on time. However, none of…
